Air cargo tonnages experienced a sharp decline in Week 33 (August 12. to 18.), dropping by 7% compared to the previous week. The decrease was particularly steep from Asia Pacific (9%) and Europe (11%) origins. A detailed analysis, based on over 450,000 weekly transactions covered by WorldACD’s data, reveals that nearly 70% of the decline […]
Servotecnica, a developer of slip rings and customised mechatronic solutions, has announced an expansion of its operations in Fair Oaks, California, to better support and service its rapidly growing slip ring customer base. Specialising in compact and high-reliability slip rings, Servotecnica serves various industries, including electronics, medical, aerospace and defence, robotics and packaging. Their slip
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Capital A Berhad (Capital A) has reported the successful signing of a US$443 million revenue bond for AirAsia, marking a crucial step in its ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and accelerate growth in its airline business. This financing is a significant milestone in AirAsia’s journey to emerge stronger and more resilient after the
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BCT Aviation Maintenance has gained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the expansion of its base maintenance services to include C checks for B737-series aircraft. This development enhances the company’s ability to provide comprehensive maintenance support at its base maintenance facility at Hangar 30, East Midlands Airport, UK. Achieving EASA C check capability
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New Horizon Aircraft (Horizon), operating as Horizon Aircraft, has announced the appointment of Tom Brassington as Chief Technology Officer. Brassington is the latest addition to Horizon Aircraft’s growing engineering team, which has been strengthened by a series of strategic hires from the aerospace sector. He joins Horizon from Lilium, a leading eVTOL developer, where he
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Flair Airlines, a Canadian low-cost carrier, has forged a new partnership with StorkJet to implement cutting-edge, data-driven technologies aimed at optimising aircraft performance and flight operations. This collaboration has enabled Flair Airlines to adopt a comprehensive range of fuel efficiency solutions, which are crucial for reducing environmental impact and controlling costs—key factors for ensuring sustainable
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Lilium has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing for the Lilium Jet’s electrical power system at its custom-built laboratory. This achievement marks a significant milestone on the path towards flight conditions approval and type-certification of the Lilium Jet. As the first two Lilium Jets progress on the production line, engineers are already verifying
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IAG Cargo, the freight division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has opened its state-of-the-art operations control centre at its largest hub, London Heathrow. The new centre is set to enhance on-the-day decision-making by leveraging comprehensive real-time data and workload forecasting tools. These tools will assist teams in managing over 2,000 freight movements daily, enabling them
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Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Airlink, Southern Africa’s independent regional carrier. This strategic investment aligns with Qatar Airways’ ongoing ambition to expand its operations across the African continent. Airlink operates flights to over 45 destinations across 15 African countries. The investment will enhance the existing code-sharing partnership between Qatar Airways and
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The U.S. Navy has selected StandardAero as the prime contractor for depot-level repair services on Rolls-Royce T56-A-427A engines, supporting its fleet of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft. The contract, which includes a base year and four option years, totals US$315,734,572 and was awarded to StandardAero on August 14, 2024, following a competitive evaluation process. StandardAero has
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